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People and the Forest
The
Big Bear Discovery Center is your
gateway to adventure and discovery in the
great outdoors. The Center is an educational
and informational portal to the San Bernardino
National Forest and is located within the
heart of the Big Bear Valley. This nearby
oasis is a one- to three-hour drive from
anywhere in Southern California. Our goal
is to ensure your visit to the Big Bear
Discovery Center heightens your awareness
on how to become a more responsible caretaker
of a national forest while increasing your
enjoyment and knowledge of California’s
most recreated forestland, the San Bernardino
National Forest.
Let
our experts help you plan your next adventure.
 Our
services include:
• Adventure Passes
• Hiking and biking maps
• Camping information
• Maps of forest roads and off-highway
vehicle adventures
• Forest Service permits
• Naturalist-led interpretive programs
and events
• Customized group tours and events
for private parties and school groups
Click
on the US Forest Service shield to
learn more information about the San Bernardino
National Forest, its recreational opportunities,
forest rules and regulations, current programs,
partnerships and initiatives, etc.
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m.
Winter: (beginning the last week of October)
Closed Wednesdays & Thursdays
Summer: (beginning the last weekof April)
Open 7 Days a Week
Click here to learn
more about the
San Bernardino National Forest Association,
our other 5 divisions, and how you can make
an environmental difference!
SBNFA Newsletter
Partners Outdoors
Click here for the
latest edition of
breaking news and events
Click here for employment
opportunities
Click here to visit the
Adventure Outpost online store
The Big Bear Discovery Center opened in May of
1998 and is a
prototype for urban forest Visitor Centers around the
country.
In a unique partnership with the US Forest Service,
the non-profit
San Bernardino National Forest Association manages this
state-of-the-art
Visitor Center and educational facility.
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